The read
Every source lands within 4 points of the others, across 2,400 audience votes. Number 2 of 2 in its series by score.
Synopsis
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic52/100
2,444 audience votes
Key crew
- Jermaine StegallOriginal Music Composer
- Craig BrewerDirector
- Kenya BarrisScreenplay
- Barry W. BlausteinScreenplay
- David SheffieldScreenplay
Cast
- Eddie MurphyPrince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson
- Arsenio HallSemmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
- Jermaine FowlerLavelle Junson
- Leslie JonesMary Junson
- Tracy MorganUncle Reem
- KiKi LayneMeeka
- Shari HeadleyLisa
- Wesley SnipesGeneral Izzi
- James Earl JonesKing Jaffe Joffer
- John AmosCleo McDowell
- Teyana TaylorBopoto
- Vanessa Bell CallowayImani Izzi
Stills
Movies like Coming 2 America
Shows like Coming 2 America
Themes
africaprinceheir to the thronesequelmischievousdramatic